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Zackery.White

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1965 Title XIX Medicaid Law: IMD Exclusion

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Describe the history of the policy. Was it created in response to or to support existing policy or legislation?

This policy was an expansion of the Social Security Act of 1965 and set clearer guidelines regurding classifications of mentally disabled individuals, and the leaneances set fourth due to their disability.

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Zackery.White

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1965 Title XIX Medicaid Law: IMD Exclusion

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Who does the policy apply to? (i.e. residents of California, globally, physicians)

This policy applies to the demographic deemed mentally disabled and are covered by Medicaid.

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Zackery.White

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1965 Title XIX Medicaid Law: IMD Exclusion

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Who drafted this policy?

Unknown

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Zackery.White

Annotation of

1965 Title XIX Medicaid Law: IMD Exclusion

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What is the policy and what does it aim to achieve?

This policy was established in 1965 in order to establish a procotcal regarding Mental Disorders and payment exclusions for those covered under medicaid.

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Zackery.White

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1965 Title XIX Medicaid Law: IMD Exclusion

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What implications does this policy have for first responders and other technical professionals?

Since this affects insurance, it may affect clinicians and paid EMS. If an individuals knows that they need attention but cannot afford to go and seek the appropriate treatment may affect the overall public health.